Learning Support Assistant
St Christopher School
Hertfordshire
- New
- Salary:
- Professional Services Salary Scale Point 18, FTE £22,126 actual annual salary £16,744 which will be prorated for the weeks worked
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
Contract Fixed Term Contract Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:0035 hours per week, term time only
Location On-site, Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire
Purpose of the Role
This role is linked to a named pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan(EHCP). Fixed term contract for two terms (Spring and Summer terms 2025)
Line Management Responsibility This role will have no line management responsibility and will report to the Head of SEND (SENDCo).
Key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role: Specific Duties
Know and understand all aspects of the individual child’s EHCP and play a proactive role in supporting the child in meeting their targets.
Recognition and understanding of the specific challenges for the pupil as outlined in their EHCP.
To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources in relation to the needs of the pupil.
To provide learning support for the pupil by utilising knowledge and skills to encourage the pupil to become an independent learner, where necessary providing support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of the pupil in all aspects school life.
To undertake specialist interventions for the pupil when required, under the direction of the Head of SEND (SENDCo) or Head of Subject. To prepare all relevant resources for these interventions and keep appropriate records of pupil progress in line with school systems.
Attend specific training, where appropriate, to meet individual pupil needs.
If required provide medical support in conjunction with the school nurse.
Teaching and Learning
Work with the pupil, providing one to one support and to assist learning where required.
Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil behaviour, to teachers and pupils where relevant.
Motivate and progress the pupils’ learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities.
Be familiar with lesson plans, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) targets, Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and learning objectives.
Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, both in learning activities and within the classroom. Be aware of and support difference to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others.
Some Benefits:
Pension Scheme
Competitive pension scheme with 8% employer contribution plus an additional up to 4% personal sacrifice matched
Westfield Health Plan
Complimentary opt-in Level 1 Westfield Health Plan with the option to scale up your plan with salary sacrifice.
Free Lunch
As part of a non-contractual agreement, free vegetarian lunches are provided to staff during term time.
Facilities
Access to the school’s on-site swimming pool and gym.
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Apply for this role at www.stchris.co.uk/vacancies.
To apply, please complete an application form (we do not accept CVs as an educational institution) and submit this, together with a covering letter to the People team at hr@stchris.co.uk.
Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form which will be immediately detached from your application.
St Chris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Chris is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applicants from all suitably-qualified candidates.
We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationalist, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability or age.
The closing date for applications for this role is Monday 6 January 2025.
Interviews will take place on Monday 13 January 2025.
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About St Christopher School
🌟Hello, and welcome to St Chris 🌟
St Chris was founded in 1915 to transform the way children experience school. Since then, we've redefined the way children learn, grow, and thrive in a world that's ever-changing. The flame of our progressive heritage still burns brightly in our outstanding modern school and, when you visit, you'll find that St Chris is still something unmistakably different from the moment you arrive.🌍
🎓 The Power of an Informal Approach 🎓
Our commitment to human connections and an informal approach sets us apart: our unshakable emphasis on knowing and believing in each child for who they are. We believe that humanity, understanding, kindness and 'progress' must be the pillars on which education - and childhood - should stand. The importance of learning by doing, of working as a team, of critical thinking, and of lifelong learning. This is education with a difference. 💬
🌳 Freedom to Learn🌳
In our learning, we are willing to give children something of which they are often deprived - time. Children do not all progress at the same time or the same speed. The skill of the teacher is to create a space in which progress can and will happen. Our stunning 25-acre campus, nestled just a short train ride from the bustling cities of London and Cambridge, supports this and provides a place of peace and calm for our students. 🏞️
Unashamedly honest with each other
There is no falsity here. No pretending. No inauthenticity. When you visit St Chris you will see us for who we are - dressed comfortably and as befits who each one of us is; not all made 'uniform'. You will hear us for who are; unquestioningly respectful, but Rich, Aziz or Li not 'sir', 'miss' or 'you there'. There are no unnecessary barriers to being yourself at St Chris. These things may seem small - they may even seem unusual - but they matter for what they mean. We're in this together.
💡 The St Chris Difference 💡
✅ Holistic Learning: Our approach nurtures not just academic excellence, but the creativity, character, and individuality of each student.
✅ Embracing Diversity: Our diverse student body enriches the learning experience and prepares students for a globalized world.
✅ Impressive Facilities: From our indoor swimming pool to a ceramics studio and photography darkroom, we provide a platform for students to explore their passions, whatever they are.
👨🎓 Join Us in Shaping the Future 👩🎓
Are you interested in making a positive difference in the world of education?
- Non-selective independent education for girls and boys aged 3 to 18
- Nursery, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form
- Day, weekly boarding and full boarding
📚 Learn more about St Chris: www.stchris.co.uk
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